Alaska 2006 - Day 3

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Sunday, July 23, 2006

 

Starting location: Havre, MT, USA

Miles traveled today: 535

Ending location: Banff, AB, CA

Total miles traveled: 1,858

   
Lodging
Location: Bumpers Inn, Banff, AB, CA
Cost: $ 132.00 CAN
Notes: Clean and Quiet. We would stay here again
   
Weather Conditions
Skies Temp Wind
Morning: Clear
Afternoon: Some Rain
Morning: 77
Afternoon: 93 / 66
Calm
       
 
Fuel

Stop

Location

Price / Gal

1 Havre, MT, USA $ 2.85
2 Shelby, MT, USA 3.05
3 East Glacier Park, MT, USA  
4 St. Mary, MT, USA $ 3.25
5 Calgary, AB, CA $ 1.07 L
     
Lowest Price:  
Highest Price:  
     
Road Conditions
State / Province Road Road Surface Construction Information
Montana US 2 2 Lane country road, paved, smooth, some curves No construction
Montana Going to the Sun Highway 2 Lane mountain road, paved, some rough spots, very twisty while climbing high into the mountains Some construction
       
       
   

 

Today's Route (planned)

 

Today's Route (actual)

 
 
 

 


A new day begins in front of the Siesta Hotel. Where's the coffee?

 


Dave E's morning ritual is to tweak his ride ...

 


... under the watchful eye of Dr. Mike

 


Having failed as a mechanic, Red found found a different vehicle (it was even the right color).

 


We are constantly making new friends while on the road. Here we are getting the day's weather briefing from our new friend Sherri.

 


We had to tear Bob away from yet another potential new career opportunity, selling blankets.

 


Not sure what's going on here, and maybe we don't need to know.

 


A quick fuel stop at the Kum & Go. Gary finally got his morning coffee.

  

 


Bill buying a muffin at the Kum & Go, as Barbie trains her newest employee.

 


Last nights dinner was a little pricey, so Bob needed to make a little extra cash before breakfast.

 


Breakfast at last, at The Griddle Restaurant in Shelby, Montana.

 


The team had the other patrons wondering just what kind of biker gang this was as we worked on the web site after we finished eating.

 


Do all biker gangs carry laptops and printers?

 


A great day of riding through Montana and Glacier National park's "Going to the Sun Road".

 

 


Welcome to Alberta. Bob, our token Canadian, briefs us on careful elocution, "eh". 

 


Our rain gear gets a test. Are those pants a little tight, Gary? Dave, the pants go on feet first, and not up to your chin.

 


A safe arrival at Banff National Park, as Jenna explains that we should not play with the Bears (but the Packers are ok). Jeff is perplexed as he tries to mentally convert Dollars into Looneys.

 


Bob took a side trip and had a little trouble with the truck.

 


Nearing the end of day 3 as we roll into Banff at sunset. Another great day almost over.

 


Dinner tonight was at Bumpers, The Beef House. Great steaks and an all you can eat salad bar.

Tomorrow ... through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park and onto Dawson Creek (the beginning of the ALCAN Highway).

Contact us at: alaska@epilcher.com

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